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Boys named Finn

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Panda368 · 19/06/2018 12:11

I'm having a disagreement with boyfriend about how common the name Finn actually is - he seems to think it is really common and this is a reason to discount it.

This is the only name both of us quite like other than Leo which we can't use as it would sound a bit ridiculous paired with very near aged cousin Theo. (also too many Leo's about I think)

How many Finns do you know? I've met 2 in my life ever. Are there really loads of Baby Finns being popped out in 2018?

Any other boy name suggestions welcome, surname isn't 100% settled but will begin with either V or A.

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PatchworkElmer · 19/06/2018 17:26

I know 3- 2 are toddlers, 1 is a teenager.

applesauce1 · 19/06/2018 17:28

I'm a teacher, and know many. It's one of the most popular boys' names in my school.

MsRinky · 19/06/2018 17:29

My childhood dog was called Finn, he was lovely. I know at least a dozen aged between 5 and 15. My friend teaches primary and she had three in her class last year.

chipsandgin · 19/06/2018 17:29

I know one grown up Finn and another Phin and around 5 teenagers called Finn (or Finlay). Was very popular in the early noughties. Leo is lovely - I don’t see the cousin issue (unless you live together?).

TroysMammy · 19/06/2018 17:30

I know one but it's his surname.

ShirleyWilliams · 19/06/2018 17:37

I've met one, with a sister called Millie.

A six year old and 8 year old.

sleepyhead · 19/06/2018 17:37

183 Finns were born in Scotland last year making it the 26th most popular boys name.

I know a few of various ages. I think it's a good name.

RaininSummer · 19/06/2018 17:43

I know one, who is a Finnian.

foxtiger · 19/06/2018 18:01

I know one "just" Finn, who is about 16 and extremely cool and likeable. (No, he's not mine and I'm not biased!) I know of another Finn of about the same age - son of an online contact. And two Fin-short-for-Finlays, one probably about 16 too (I haven't heard anything about him for a long time) and one about 6.

Chottie · 19/06/2018 18:06

I know three Finns, 2 Finleys and 1 Finnian

pinkhorse · 19/06/2018 18:30

I know 3 Finns.

Choice4567 · 19/06/2018 18:30

I know 1 Finlay in DDs reception class

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Panda368 · 19/06/2018 18:40

We live about 5 min walk from cousin Theo and they are going to be so close in age Leo just isn't workable. Plus I'm sure almost every other baby or toddler seems to be called Leo up here in the North West.
The people who are saying they know all the Finns where are you in the country?

I still like it mostly because it's nice and simple. Definitely wouldn't be trying the lengthen into a Finley or anything.

Boyfriend still needs convincing but his suggestions have been less than helpful:
Jean-Luc -(as in startrek)
Vinny - (to go with with his V surname ) Biscuit

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Shambu · 19/06/2018 18:49

Finn, Finnian, Fingal, Finbar, Finley, Phinneas - he's right there loads around.

Fewer Flynns ime.

Shambu · 19/06/2018 18:50

London

daisypond · 19/06/2018 18:56

I really prefer Leo. I just think Finn's a bit...cheesy, like you're trying to be wannabe cool/Australian surfer from 20 years ago. Having said that, I don't know any of either name.

khaleesi71 · 19/06/2018 19:14

I have a Finlay - we called him that as we're Scottish and it means 'fair warrior' so it means something to us. Suits my blonde little surf dude. Not sure what's 'boring' about it or why some people think being rude GF is necessary. OP names wax and wane in popularity for a reason - good luck finding the right one for youSmile

TroysMammy · 19/06/2018 20:23

I also know a Fintan.

Drchinnery · 19/06/2018 20:55

I loved Finn but our surname was too short so we went for Finlay and he'll inevitably end up being called fin anyway! Don't really care how popular it is to be honest, unless you go for something really crazy chances are there's a fair few kids with that name, as people are scouring for the less popular ones now!

Choccywoccyhooha · 19/06/2018 20:57

Finn/Finley/Fin are really popular at my children's primary school in the south east. There is at least one in every class, with two in my seven year old's class. It is on a par with Oscar and Gracie here.

Choccywoccyhooha · 19/06/2018 20:59

I love Jean-Luc! Maybe shorten it to Jean or Luc?

Nearlyoldenoughtowearpurple · 19/06/2018 21:00

I have a finbarr, 21. He has never moaned about his name and it has kind of grown with him.

justaweeone · 19/06/2018 21:01

I have a Finlay also called Fin born in 2003
We live in East Anglia
Don't know any other boys with that name and I also work at a local school

lardass88 · 19/06/2018 21:04

I know 4- ages from 3- 15

Loulabelle25 · 19/06/2018 21:04

In in the SE. I’ve never met a child with the given name Finn but have taught 4 Finleys who have all gone by Fin. I like it and all the ones I’ve taught have been lovely lads so I don’t agree with the earlier poster that it’s a naughty boy name at all. I have also taught a similar amount of Leos

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